Touching the Qur'an Without Ablution...

Can a person touch the Holly Qur’an who satisfies all the conditions of 'Taharat' but is without ablution (wudhu)?

I am trying to become a 'Hafiz' of the Holly Qur’an so in order to practice more frequently I want to know that "Is there any flexibility regarding the above question according to Qur’an and the Sunnah?"

With best regards

Faiz-ul-Hassan, Pakistan

Reply

Being in a state of ablution is not a necessary condition to touch the Qur’an. If the Prophet (pbuh) has not made it a necessary condition to touch the Qur’an, then no one else has the authority to do so. A person may, as a show of his reverence toward the book, of his own will, perform ablution before touching the book. Nevertheless, ablution for this purpose cannot be termed as ‘obligatory’.

I hope this helps. In case any aspect of your question remains unanswered or inadequately answered, please feel free in writing back to me at your own convenience.

May the Almighty guide us all to the path of His liking.

My fondest regards to you and those around you.

Home Page

Use this "Home Page" link only if you have opened this page by following an external link